WHS Spells Core Values 'Rangers'

The school community is preparing for Westborough High's 10-year accreditation.

At Westborough High School, “our students identify with Rangers. We talk about being a Ranger, what it means to be a Ranger, the value of that,” Principal John Smith says. Now, "Rangers" is an acronym for Westborough High’s core values, which the school community developed, while “refining the current ones,” as part of its 10-year accreditation review, New England Association of Schools and Colleges Steering Committee Chairman Roger Anderson says. Responsibility, Achievement, Innovation, Growth, Engagement, Respect and Self-Reflection are “found in department mission statements,” Anderson told the school committee last week. Feedback from the school board, teachers, students and parents shaped the core values, he said. “These are really …

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5 Things You Need to Know: May 4

Wine, beer and tequila will kick off the Westborough Spring Festival!

  Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, reminders and odd little ditties to help you organize your day. What will you be doing today?   1. Happy Colonial Day to the fifth grade students at Mill Pond School! Coming up soon: Across North America Day, a June 1 event for the fourth graders. Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas. For information, email Tina at tmollerussell@charter.net. 2. The Westborough High School Rangers women are in action today and would surely appreciate your support. The varsity girls’ softball team welcomes Leominster at 4 p.m. Also at 4 p.m., the varsity girls’ tennis team takes on Wachusett Regional High School. Go Rangers! 3. Beth Tikvah …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 2

Athletic supporters unite!

  Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, reminders and odd little ditties to help you organize your day. What will you be doing today?   1. Varsity sports will dominate the fields of Westborough High School this afternoon. Grab some friends, enjoy some fresh air and — you know the old line — become an athletic supporter! At 3:30 p.m., the girls softball team welcomes Nashoba Regional High School and the boys tennis team takes on Hudson Public Schools. At 3:45 p.m., the boys baseball team hosts Nashoba Regional High School. Go Rangers! 2. A free story time is taking place at Tatnuck Booksellers, thanks to members of Westborough High School Student Council. The read aloud …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 20

Baseball, bulls, a bus and breakfast are all making news this morning.

  Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, reminders and odd little ditties to help you organize your day. What will you be doing today?   1. Westborough High School Rangers boys varsity baseball team is playing Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett Street in Northborough, at 11 a.m. Go Rangers! 2. Today begins the astrological sign of Taurus. 3. There is a free, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at Siloam Lodge, 12 Church St., from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 21. Donations welcome. There is also a nonperishable food collection to benefit the Westborough Food Pantry. 4. The Westborough Historical Society is sponsoring a public bus tour on Sunday, May 6 from 1 to …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 12

Westborough's finest athletes are taking the fields and courts today. Go Rangers!

  Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, reminders and odd little ditties to help you organize your day. What will you be doing today?   1. Westborough High School athletics are hosting three home games this afternoon. At 3:30 p.m., the boys varsity baseball team hosts Holy Name Central Catholic. Also at 3:30 p.m., the girls varsity tennis team will take on Worcester North High School. At 4 p.m., the boys varsity lacrosse will host North Middlesex Regional High School. Go Rangers! 2. The Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main St., is showing a free movie for adults today at 11 a.m., with a second showing at 6 p.m. In honor of the Titanic Centennial 2012, the library …

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Rangers Honor Late WHS Hockey Player

“We brought the shirts out of the archives and the kids wore them to school in remembrance of Shawn.”

  On Wednesday night, the Westborough High School hockey team and its fans paid tribute to one of its own. Prior to the Rangers hockey game against visiting Oakmont Regional at the North Star Youth Forum, the squad held a moment of silence in remembrance of Shawn Marks. Marks, a 1988 graduate and a member of the Rangers hockey program, tragically passed away on February 15, 2002 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident the day before. He was 31 years old. Wednesday night marked the tenth anniversary of that horrific night. “I think Shawn represents a real passion for the sport of hockey and working hard and bringing a strong work ethic,” said Westborough Amateur Hockey Association president Sue Rolfe. “One of the things we do is we…

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Rangers Girls Hit Fed Cup

The Westborough High School varsity girls tennis team rubbed elbows with the sports' greats.

  Photos courtesy of Arielle Sigel.   The Westborough High School Rangers varsity girls tennis team was at the DCU Center in Worcester on Wednesday to help at the Fed Cup. The players served as community volunteers at the Fed Cup Kids Fest Day, part of the festivities preceding the weekend matches. The team operated and managed several instructional and activity stations during Kids Fest. The girls were chosen from a number of volunteer applications to help at the event. Among the dignitaries scheduled to join the team were the Williams sisters and Gov. Deval Patrick.

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 25

Take the family out for a midweek hockey game tonight.

  Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events and reminders to help you organize your day.   1. Westborough High School Rangers varsity ice hockey team is hosting Marlborough at 8 p.m. The free event is open to the public and will take place at North Star Youth Forum, 15 Bridle Lane. Go Rangers! 2. Westborough Public Library will be showing a brand new DVD release tomorrow at 11 a.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. The movie stars Brad Pitt and is about the Oakland Athletics general manager and his efforts to lead his team to a winning season despite limited financial resources. Feel free to take snacks. Call library at 508-366-3050 for more information. Adults only. 3. To report …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 19

Take a minute to help your senior citizen neighbors this season.

  Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events and reminders to help you organize your day.   1. If you are out clearing snow from your sidewalk or driveway this season, consider helping out your senior citizen neighbors. Many seniors cannot safely remove snow and ice. A little help can go a long way. 2. There is a women’s Bible study taking place at New Hope Chapel, 30 Milk St., beginning at 10 a.m. The program is free and open to all women. 3. The Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main St., is hosting a book discussion at 10:30 a.m. The topic is Unbroken, by Lauren Hillenbrand. The event is free and open to the public. 4. Whitney Place Assisted Living Residence, 5 Lyman St…

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